Iberia 1999 Overview

SC Freiburg v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League Final 2026

Emery close to signing new Villa contract to ward off Man Utd interest

Unai Emery is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Aston Villa, dealing a significant blow to Manchester United. The Spanish head coach has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford dugout as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick, but he now looks ready to commit his future to Villa Park.

Kicks in the Championship serve Liverpool-linked Mane well

Mateus Mane was a rare glimmer of hope for Wolves in their Premier League relegation campaign of 2025-26, and Matt Jarvis has told GOAL why getting kicked in the Championship for a year will serve the talented wonderkid well. The hottest of prospects, who is still just 19 years of age, has already been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United.

UCL Power Rankings: Liverpool's ceiling exposed & Barca bounce back

The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase having reached its midway point - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Manchester United v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4

Fernandes blames outside factors for Man Utd slump

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has suggested that pressures from beyond the dressing room have played a significant role in the club's disastrous start to the current campaign. Despite a morale-boosting victory in Europe, the Portuguese midfielder admitted that the environment surrounding Old Trafford has made life difficult for the players on the pitch.

Man Utd step up pursuit of €50m Como defender Ramon

Manchester United have intensified their scouting of Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon as they search for a long-term successor to Lisandro Martinez ahead of 2027. The 21-year-old Spaniard caught the eye of Old Trafford chiefs when he scored against the Red Devils during a 4-1 Champions League victory two weeks ago.

'The objective is clear' - Aston Villa tie down Unai Emery

Aston Villa have publicly confirmed that Unai Emery is committed to the club beyond 2029 after positive talks with chairman Nassef Sawiris, ending speculation over a move to Manchester United. The Spaniard has been strongly linked with replacing Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, where Villa travel this weekend in need of a response to Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Dinamo Batumi	31	17	8	6	54	37	17	59	W W W W W
2	Iberia 1999	31	17	5	9	45	33	12	56	D W W W L
3	Dinamo Tbilisi	31	15	10	6	50	32	18	55	D W W L W
4	FC Rustavi	31	15	8	8	38	28	10	53	D L W W L
5	Torpedo Kutaisi	31	10	10	11	50	42	8	40	W L L D L